Chapter 165 Clearing His Name

No, no..." Zhang Shuai quickly stood up and greeted: "Director, why are you here?"

Li Baiwan placed the things he was carrying on the bedside table, sat down on the stool next to him, and asked with a smile: "Why, you can't come?"

"No, no, you can come, of course. I didn't expect that you could spare time to come and see me despite being so busy all day. I'm a bit surprised--" Zhang Shuai smiled.

"Look at what you're saying?" Li Baiwan's face darkened. "I stayed in the operating room all night while you were in the hospital."

"Really?" Zhang Shuai glanced at Tian Xin. "Thank you so much! I've never deserved the factory director to send me to the hospital!"

He was probably nervous, and his eyes moved back and forth between Tian Xin and Li Baiwan's faces while he spoke. It was unclear whether he was afraid of Li Baiwan or Tian Xin.

Seeing him like this, Li Baiwan smiled and patted him: "How are you now? When can you get out of bed?"

“It might be a bit hard to get down to the ground!”

Zhang Shuai lifted a corner of the quilt, revealing his left leg in a cast: "This leg is almost useless!"

"Tsk, don't talk nonsense!" Tian Xin didn't like hearing him say that and glared at him.

"It takes a hundred days to heal a broken bone. How long has it been?" She turned to Li Baiwan: "It will probably take another month or two!"

"Oh... after one or two months, I'm almost dying!" Zhang Shuai leaned back and collapsed on the pillow: "In another one or two months, I'll probably become a living fossil!" He laughed and laughed at himself.

Li Baiwan glanced at the bowl of porridge in Tian Xin's hand and teased with a smile: "You kid, just lie down here and have someone to serve you, isn't it good? Someone will feed you, isn't that a blessing?"

"Come on, you're still enjoying yourself! You're almost in jail, right?"

After chatting with Li Baiwan for a while and getting rid of the awkwardness and tension, Zhang Shuai started to become arrogant and outspoken again, revealing his true colors.

Tian Xin was afraid that he would talk nonsense, so she glared at him again: "Tsk, even eating can't shut your mouth!"

She scooped another spoonful and handed it over!

Zhang Shuai thought about Li Baiwan's teasing and didn't open his mouth to respond. Instead, he reached out and took the bowl from her hand and drank all the remaining porridge in one gulp.

Putting down the bowl of porridge, he took the tissue handed to him by Tian Xin and wiped his mouth. He then casually exchanged a few words with Li Baiwan: "Director, how is the factory lately? Are my brothers all right?"

"Very good. Your transport team was the most motivated during this job transfer and staff meeting. I also said I'd find a chance to ask you if there's anyone among these people who can do the job and we can move them up later."

Li Baiwan glanced at Tian Xin and asked him, "Did Xiaotian tell you about your selection as an outstanding employee at the last staff meeting at the factory?"

"I've already said that. The boss showed me the certificate and gave me such a high bonus. I didn't expect that. Thank you so much for the compliment!"

"If it weren't for this incident with you, I was going to promote you to captain of our transport team at this meeting. These young men in the factory are young and energetic and don't obey management. We really need a capable person right now. You did a great job managing the team last year, and these guys trust you!"

Li Baiwan patted Zhang Shuai on the shoulder and said, "Take good care of yourself. When you're well, come back anytime you want!"

Zhang Shuai wasn't sure if these words were meant as a compliment or genuine, but he was moved. He sighed, "You're being serious. I didn't do anything. I've only been back for less than a year, and I've already caused this much trouble. Director, you're giving me money and coming to see me. I probably won't be able to work for the factory anymore, and I feel really bad about it!"

"Hey, you can't say that! It wasn't easy for Xiaotian to bring you back from the ancient city, giving up such good conditions and running to our mountain village. Besides, you have led so many people to work so hard for us this year. It is only right that the factory commends you, and you deserve it!"

Li Baiwan finished speaking and pulled out an envelope from his pocket, handing it to Zhang Shuai. "Uncle knows you've had a hard time. Xiaotian told me everything about you. The factory has been busy lately, and I haven't had time to visit you. Take this money. When you're well, you can come back anytime. I'll have Xiaotian find you a lighter position."

"No, no, no, Director, you're too polite. I...how can I ask for your money again!" Zhang Shuai stuffed the envelope back into Li Baiwan's hands: "Besides, I'll probably be a useless person in the future. How can I have the nerve to come back to the factory and eat and drink for free?"

"Take it quickly," Li Baiwan stuffed the envelope back.

"No, no, no, no way!" Zhang Shuai stuffed it back!

"Why are you being so shy, young man?"

"Director, you are too polite. I don't want..."

Tian Xin was speechless watching from the side. It was the first time she saw two men fighting over money!

Seeing that neither of them had any intention of stopping, she grabbed the envelope and said, "Why don't you give it to me? I'll keep it for him!"

Li Baiwan had already had this idea, so he immediately said, "Okay, use it to buy something for him!"

"Boss, you're being a bit ignorant!" Zhang Shuai winked frantically, "Didn't I just tell you? I can't go back to the factory anymore, so how can I have the nerve to ask the factory director for money again? Give it back now!"

"Just because I can't go back to the factory doesn't mean I can't work for it," Tian Xin said, holding his arm. "Brother, let me be honest with you! The factory is in trouble right now, and there's a very tricky matter that may require your help. The factory director came to see you today because he really has something to tell you."

"What……"

"Xiaotian, don't be in a hurry!" Li Baiwan interrupted Zhang Shuai, looking embarrassed: "Let's talk about it later!"

"It's okay, uncle. My brother may look carefree, but he's actually more capable than anyone." Tian Xin looked at Zhang Shuai and said softly, "He almost died in this accident. It's considered a work-related injury, but he hasn't complained about the factory at all. Do you know why?"

Li Baiwan didn't reply and patted Zhang Shuai's shoulder gently.

Tian Xin continued, "Because he knows he's lost everything, and the factory is his last resort! Of course, you've been kind to him. But people in the factory are very sensitive to rumors. Since his accident, many people have spread rumors and cursed him behind his back. I know this, but you may not know it either. Regardless of whether this matter succeeds today, we will try our best. If we can save this contract, I hope that before he leaves, you can personally commend him in the factory and clear his name."

"That's for sure," Li Baiwan took over. "It's easy. You know Section Chief Liu shouldn't get involved in this matter. I'll find a way myself. As for Liu Xin, it's up to you. If it works, that's great. If not, that's fine too. Don't feel pressured, just do your best!"

"Hey, hey, hey, what are you two talking about?"

Zhang Shuai looked around at the two people opposite him, not knowing what they were talking about and was completely confused.

"What's going on? I just heard you mention Liu Xin. Is that Liu Xin?"

Zhang Shuai frowned slightly: "The one in the ancient city?"

"Yes! It's him!" Tian Xin nodded.

"Then just tell me straight away. You've been dithering for so long." Zhang Shuai sat up. "What do you want me to do? Just say it directly?"